The 16 Best Restaurants In Ballard

"This former pop-up now has a permanent home in Ballard, which means unlimited access to delicious fried drumsticks and tenders for a quick takeout lunch or casual dinner before brewery-hopping. The chicken comes in many forms—on the bone, as strips or popcorn-style bites, in a sandwich, or tossed in a poutine bowl with deeply rich, brown gravy and cheese curds that stretch to the heavens. And with a dredge that has a softer, more subtle crunch, it doesn't get in the way of what's important, which to be clear, is chicken. But really, everything here—be it the poultry in question or a sack of excellent beer-battered fries—is simply a vehicle to get jazzed up by the many homemade dipping sauces Cookie's serves, like habanero ranch, sunny sauce (think Thousand Island), honey mustard, and creamy chipotle." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley